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Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp This mid century modern George
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950s Custom Ball Tripod Table Lamp Pair Style Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s MCM Style of George Nelson Ball Tripod Lamps 25.5 h x 12.25 diameter Custom piece Preowned
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fritz Hansen & George Nelson Stool Seat Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Fritz Hansen, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s George Nelson ball clock for George Nelson and Associates and Howard Miller. This
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in 성동구, KR
aspect of the seat. While clearly echoing the influence of the atomic age, as epitomized in Nelson’s Ball
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
H 27.56 in W 51.97 in D 33.86 in
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
working at the studio. Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find and early iconic ball clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard-to-find triple bubble chandelier by Geore Nelson. Includes the cigar bubble measuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 vitra ball clock designed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
By Howard Miller
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Dessin Fournir English Regency Mahogany & Leather 'Nelson' Lounge Chair Modern
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Dayton, OH
Dessin Fournir Nelson Arm Chair, Circa 2000s. Features a mahogany frame with deep plush black
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
still looks good. Has a ball point pen mark on one. In excellent vintage condition with a minimum of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
Connant Ball 5 drawer chest. American Revival circa 1935. These legs are really lovely. The chest
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Vintage 1930s Dressers

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Maple

Antique Victorian cast iron door stop in the form of Lord Nelson
Located in Ipswich, GB
iron doorstop with Lord Nelson standing on a stepped base raised on ball feet.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

George II Walnut Stool ( Property of Nelson A Rockefeller & John.D.Rockefeller )
Located in New York, NY
George II Walnut Stool (formerly the property of Nelson A Rockefeller & before that John D
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Antique Mid-18th Century George II Stools

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Walnut

Brutalist Modern Walnut Concrete and Brass Audiophile Sideboard Credenza
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in New York, NY
Part of the "Knuckle on Bone" collection from Jessie Nelson Studio // Board// Pushing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas

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Concrete, Brass

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela
Located in London, GB
the struggles of Nelson Mandela as well as black people during during the apartheid. Inspired by the
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Vintage 1970s British Primitive Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

American Golf Legends Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, and Sam Sneed. All elite players, these men amassed record
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20th Century American Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper

American Golf Legends Signature Collage
American Golf Legends Signature Collage
H 39.25 in W 41 in D 1.5 in
Meltdown Chair, Blue Rope by Tom Price - contemporary
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
creation by rolling up the rope around a ball – which is later removed, and then he presses a part of the
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Early 2000s British Armchairs

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Plastic

Meltdown Bench, 5-Seater Blue by Tom Price, Contemporary
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
other material is added. The artist starts its creation by rolling up the rope around a ball – which is
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2010s Spanish Benches

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Plastic

Meltdown Chair, Red Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
other material is added. The artist starts its creation by rolling up the rope around a ball – which is
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2010s British Armchairs

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Plastic

Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
By Irving Harper
Located in New York, NY
Miller and the Director of Design for George Nelson Associates, noted for his iconic Marshmallow Sofa and
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20th Century American American Craftsman Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paper

Meltdown Chair, White Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
creation by rolling up the rope around a ball – which is later removed, and then he presses a part of the
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
a sensation in its day as it might at the 2022 Met Ball in ours, for like all of Harry Bertoia’s
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Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Tim Thompson Becalmed off Castle Court Martime Sailboat Watercolor Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
of Drake and Nelson's eras to the epic journeys of clipper ships. In 1982 Thompson met media mogul
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Late 20th Century Paintings

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Paint, Paper

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By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
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By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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Pair of Extraordinary Lounge Chairs in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, ash, fabric, Europe, 1970s. Pair of two unconventional lounge chairs that feature an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
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Wood & Fabric Shade Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy
By Domus Italia
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni wall unit 98" wide. George Nelson designed, Omni Systems wall unit in great condition. There are nine shelves, 1 book holder, 2 walnut case piece...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rare Living Room Set / Sofa and Lounge Chair F109, Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare living room set model F109 by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950. High end Dutch design. The set is very comfortable and displays Theo Ruth's famous organic lines. The unique look gra...
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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid Century Room Divider Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
Bendheim Glass panel room divider privacy folding screen. Mahogany panels with colored molded glass set in squares creating a geometric design. Bendheim press molded glass squares ha...
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Vintage 1970s American Architectural Elements

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Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
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1950s Swiss George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller by Fehlbaum Brothers
By George Nelson
Located in Frisco, TX
The European version of the design classic ball clock from George Nelson for Howard Miller
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wall Clocks

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Copper

Vitra Ball Clock in Multicolor by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Ball Clock in Red by George Nelson
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Ball Clock in Beech Wood by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Vitra Ball Clock in Cherry Wood & Brass by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Ball Clock in Black and Brass by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Turbine Clock in Brass & Aluminum by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Eye Clock in Brass & Walnut by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Wheel Clock in Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Petal Clock in Black & Brass by George Nelson
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Sunflower Clock in Birch Wood by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Star Clock in Chrome & Brass by George Nelson
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

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Vitra Sunburst Clock in Black & Brass by George Nelson
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Located in New York, NY
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Vitra Spindle Clock in Solid Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
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Vitra Sunflower Clock in Black Ash & Brass by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
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Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson
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Pair of Adorable George Nelson for Fischer Price Modernist Dog Lamps
By George Nelson, Fischer Price
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fischer Price, circa 1950s. The orange wooden ball switch is on top of the shade. Each takes an Edison
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Wall Clock - George Nelson "Ball Clock" for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson ball clock. Made by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan. Original label on back. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp, circa 1969
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large round George Nelson ball pendant bubble lamp, circa 1969. Excellent vintage condition, no
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Original George Nelson Ball Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Authentic original George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock with black hour balls and brass body
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Norwalk, CT
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George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
early Nelson ball clock.
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By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock
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Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid Century Bubble Lamp Ball Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Pair of 'Ball Lamps' / George Nelson
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Large pair of 'Ball Lamps' by George Nelson. The shades are streched skin over a metal frame.
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Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
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George Nelson Bubble Lamp
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Located in New York, NY
The modernist icon "Ball" clock in wood and brass from master mid century designer George Nelson
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Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Majestic Floor Lamp After Nelson
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
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Majestic Floor Lamp After Nelson
Majestic Floor Lamp After Nelson
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George Nelson Box Kite Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple burlap or canvas fabric streched around a chrome frame. nice detail of round ball for pull
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George Nelson Box Kite Lamp
George Nelson Box Kite Lamp
H 28 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Drop Leaf Desk by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass & Copper Sculptural Candle Holders
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Six Legged Cocoon Table Lamp with Linen Shade
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Unusual antique Victorian quality brass door stop in the form of Lord Nelson
Located in Ipswich, GB
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Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Drexel Declaration Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Cope's Golf Cigarette Cards
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Cope's Golf Cigarette Cards
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Marble Obelisks , Egyptian-Revival, with plinths and corner-globes - Pair of
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Napoleon's conquest of Egypt and Admiral Nelson's defeat of the French Navy at the Battle of the Nile. This
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A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson/Howard Miller ball clock. Mounts right into an outlet, original painted
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Original George Nelson 'Ball Pendant' Bubble Light
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Washington, DC
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1950s Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
By Howard Miller, Isamu Noguchi, Buckminster Fuller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson Ball Clock. Produced by Howard Miller, with original tag
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George Nelson for Howard Miller Vintage Modern Multicolor Atomic Ball Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic, vintage modern multicolor atomic ball clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller
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Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage Wall Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in San Diego, CA
Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra
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George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock, circa 1965
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller, Zeeland, MI Ball clock in chrome and black with electric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Early George Nelson Associates Howard Miller Blonde Ball Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
I believe this to be pretty early production ball clock. Round brass body in brushed brass finish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nelson Chronopak Orb Round Ball Shape Turned Walnut Desk Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Howard Miller chronopak desk clock. 95% perfect condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

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